Make the Holidays Magical with a Special Keepsake
What Are the Best Holiday Gifts for Baby?
Motherhood Loves Community Awards nominees have been carefully chosen by our team. We may earn a commission if you buy something through links on our site.
We’ve made a list and checked it twice to give you our best holiday gift ideas that’ll bring comfort and joy to any baby’s first yuletide season. Whether you’re looking for a special personalized treasure that you can pass down to future generations or something that will make your little one’s eyes fill with wonder, we’ve included a wide variety of gift options to pick from that factor in safety and age appropriateness, durability, quality, and cost.
Our nominees were researched and selected as the top products in their category. We then turned to the experts—the Motherhood Community—to place their votes and determine the best of the best! The votes are in, and the winners are...
- Beehive Handmade Personalized Heirloom Baby Spoons - Constellation
- Waterford 2024 My First Christmas Bear Ornament
- Kay Jewelers Children's Color Stone Engraved Bracelet
- Build-A-Bear Personalized Teddy Bear Gift Set with Recorded Message
- Elegant Baby Cottonball the Lamb Snuggler Plush Security Blanket
- Wonderbly Your Treasury of Nursery Rhymes - A Personalized Book for Babies & Children
- Lake Reversible Baby Blanket
- My First Warmies
- Krysaliis Elephant Sterling Silver Baby Rattle by Krysaliis
- labebe Crocodile Rocking Horse
Best Holiday Gift for Baby Winners
Beehive Handmade Personalized Heirloom Baby Spoon - Constellation
Lovingly crafted in Rhode Island and sprinkled with engraved stars, the Beehive Handmade baby spoon adds a modern twist to a classic heirloom. The spoon can be personalized with baby’s name and comes in two sizes: infant and child. It’s made with lead-free pewter that complies with CPSIA safety standards, so you can have peace of mind that you’re giving a safe and beautiful gift.
Waterford 2024 My First Christmas Bear Ornament
Give the gift of Waterford crystal with an elegant crystal teddy bear. This sparkling ornament comes with the year etched into the gold band around the hanging ribbon. For an extra touch of personalization, you can have a monogram or a sweet message engraved that will be admired on the family Christmas tree for years to come.
Kay Jewelers Children's Color Stone Engravable Bracelet
This Kay Jewelers bracelet designed for little wrists gives any baby a bit of bling. You can choose from 10K and 14k gold, white gold, or silver for the bracelet, add their birthstone, and personalize with their name and a special message. Different lengths are available to ensure the perfect fit.
Build-A-Bear Personalized Teddy Bear Gift Set with Recorded Message
It’s more than just another plushie; this Build-A-Bear teddy lets you record a sweet audio message for your little one that they’re sure to love. And you can have their name, birthday, or a special note embroidered on the bear’s paw. Enjoy the delighted squeal from baby when they press the paw to hear your voice.
Elegant Baby Plush Security Blanket
Elegant Baby offers the perfect blend of stuffed animal and security blanket that babies and even young children will love. And if the little one you’re buying for has a specific animal they like, don’t worry—Elegant Baby has multiple options, including a puppy, an owl, and a lamb. Their snuggly shape, affordable price, and washability make these plushies very giftable.
Wonderbly Your Treasury of Nursery Rhymes
Kindle a life-long love of reading with the Wonderbly Your Treasury of Nursery Rhymes. These personalized books add your child’s name and character likeness to classic nursery rhymes like Little Bo Peep and the Muffin Man. Little ones will be delighted as they see and hear their names on every page.
Lake Reversible Baby Blanket
Made with 100% Pima cotton, this luxe baby blanket from Lake will give little ones sweet dreams. The blanket’s soft, hypoallergenic cotton from Peru and double-layer design keep babies from getting too warm. And you’ll love the different colors and patterns available, from pink English roses to French blue stripes.
Warmies - My First Warmies
You might be tempted to buy your own when you see your baby’s My First Warmies stuffed animal. These soothing plushies are lightly weighted, microwavable, and filled with flaxseed and French lavender, so they’re ideal for warm cuddles with a calming scent. They can also be chilled and used as a cold compress. These versatile animals exceed CPSC safety standards, so you can enjoy the calm along with your baby.
Krysaliis Elephant Sterling Silver Baby Rattle by Krysaliis
A timeless toy with a gorgeous design, this Krysaliis baby rattle is made of solid sterling silver and features a cute elephant for a bit of fun. Parents will appreciate the soft sound the rattle makes and the custom engraving that’s available, perfect for turning this gift into a treasured heirloom.
Labebe Crocodile Rocking Horse
Bright colors, a plush design, and pockets with little toys in them—the Labebe Crocodile Rocking Horse will make any baby giggle with glee. It’s also designed to make parents happy with high-quality natural materials, a three-sided seat that has a safety belt, and strict adherence to both European and U.S. safety standards.
